651-4030-00L  Crystalline Geology of the Alps

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
Lecturersto be announced
Periodicityyearly recurring course
CourseDoes not take place this semester.
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
651-4030-00 GCrystalline Geology of the Alps
Does not take place this semester.
2 hrsto be announced

Catalogue data

AbstractGeology of the Central Alps with an emphasis on the Alpine-metamorphic Penninic domain between the External massifs and the Insubric line. Focus: Alpine tectonics, deformation history and metamorphosis.
ObjectiveUnderstanding the Alpine tectonics, the Geological history incl. deformation and metamorphic history of the central part of the Alps.
ContentGeographical overview; tectonic units and their relationship; deformation; metamorphosis; deep structure; evolution and geological history from Permian to Oligocene based on observation at three localities: Valmalenco, Cimalunga unit, Bergell intrusion.
Lecture notesNo script, but a lot of maps and profiles drawn at the blackboard.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
Examiners
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

Learning materials

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Restrictions

PlacesLimited number of places. Special selection procedure.
Waiting listuntil 05.03.2021
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 25.02.2021

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ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences MasterMineralogy and Petrology: Courses of ChoiceWInformation